Gilead Sciences Vs. Merck & Industry Stock Comparison

Buy

55

GILD
Gilead Sciences

Last Price:

$92.57

Seasonality Move:

8.55%

Sell

25

MRK
Merck &

Last Price:

$98.17

Seasonality Move:

1.97%

Buy

55

Gilead Sciences (GILD) is a Buy

Is Gilead Sciences a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Gilead Sciences [GILD] share price is $92.57. The Score for GILD is 55, which is 10% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
GILD is currently trading in the 50-60% percentile range relative to its historical Stock Score levels.
This Score is currently showing a higher than normal reading, suggesting risk levels may be somewhat lower than normal.

Sell

25

Merck & (MRK) is a Sell

Is Merck & a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Merck & [MRK] share price is $98.05. The Score for MRK is 25, which is 50% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
MRK is currently trading in the 20-30% percentile range relative to its historical Stock Score levels.
This Score is currently showing a lower than normal reading, suggesting risk levels may be somewhat higher than normal and additional caution is warranted.

GILD Stock Price Chart

What is Gilead Sciences's stock price today?

The Gilead Sciences share price today is $92.57

Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish and GILD is experiencing slight buying pressure.

MRK Stock Price Chart

What is Merck &'s stock price today?

The Merck & share price today is $98.05

Based on the share price being below its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bearish and MRK is experiencing selling pressure, which indicates risk of future bearish movement.

GILD Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	0.43	Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	54.41	Buy
Chaikin Money Flow:	9879696	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(89.67 - 92.93)	Buy
Bollinger Bands (100):	(78.43 - 91.49)	Buy

MRK Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	-0.84	Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	40.5	Sell
Chaikin Money Flow:	-24287748	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(98.17 - 102.45)	Sell
Bollinger Bands (100):	(101.59 - 115.45)	Sell

GILD Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	91.98	Buy
20-day SMA:	91.97	Buy
50-day SMA:	90.43	Buy
200-day SMA:	76.92	Buy
8-day EMA:	91.9	Buy
20-day EMA:	91.72	Buy
50-day EMA:	89.74	Buy
200-day EMA:	81.29	Buy

MRK Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	99.88	Sell
20-day SMA:	101.05	Sell
50-day SMA:	102.36	Sell
200-day SMA:	117.99	Sell
8-day EMA:	99.72	Sell
20-day EMA:	100.57	Sell
50-day EMA:	103.2	Sell
200-day EMA:	112.31	Sell

Gilead Sciences Earnings Growth & GILD Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings decrease this quarter of $0.53 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, a decrease this year of $2.35 per share, and an increase next year of $3.16 per share.

Merck & Earnings Growth & MRK Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.89 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, an increase this year of $6.36 per share, and an increase next year of $1.76 per share.

Gilead Sciences Technical Analysis

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Merck & Technical Analysis

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